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Mortar type selection

What type of mortar is appropriate for manholes or retaining walls, building components with an exterior location at or below grade?

AnswerType S, which has a compressive strength of 1800 psi, a medium-high-strength mortar. For this selection, bond and lateral strength are more important than compressive strength.

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